New Delhi, Feb 16 (KNN) The President of India, Droupadi Murmu on Thursday inaugurated the International Engineering and Technology Fair (IETF) 2023 in New Delhi which will conclude on February 18, 2023.

Speaking on the occasion, she said that this year, the event is not only a celebration of India’s growth story in the engineering and manufacturing sector, but also a testimony to the nation’s collaboration with the best in the world in advanced technologies.

The President reflected on India’s journey in the 48 years since the first IETF, and how the engineering industry has achieved new heights during this period.

“Today, it is a robust, multi-level, diversified segment of India’s industry, playing a critical role in driving growth, creating jobs, and boosting exports. The policies adopted in the recent past have given fillip to an unprecedented inclusive growth,” she added.

The President said that India is on a mission to expand its global engagement taking advantage of its excellent manufacturing experience, high-quality talent and cutting-edge advanced technology attainments.

She called for international collaboration in many critical areas of engineering and technology that would bring about changes to make the world a prosperous and safer place for the posterity.

The President said that India has significant potential to engage with the international markets.

“Our commitment to clean energy has been driving our green growth. India has been marching ahead steadfastly to attain the net zero emission target in 2070,” she said.

Noting that IETF-2023 covers 11 areas of emerging technologies which would have profound impact on our economy and society, the President said that there is no doubt that technology is going to change the way we live.  (KNN Bureau)